CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News March 2026
Palo Alto Networks founder Nir Zuk unveils new cybersecurity startup Cylake with $45 million in Seed funding. Zuk founded the company with Wilson Xu, a longtime Palo Alto Networks engineering leader, and Ehud (Udi) Shamir, co-founder of SentinelOne. The startup is developing an AI-driven security platform designed for organizations that cannot rely on public cloud infrastructure. Read more
ironSource founders raise $58 million in Seed funding for AI e-commerce startup ZyG. The new platform predicts product success before launch and builds brands using AI agents and financing. Read more
AppsFlyer sale collapses after Apollo seeks new deal terms. Board halts $1.9 billion transaction with Apollo and Fortissimo amid shifting software market valuations. Read more
Israel accelerates weapons production while developing ‘new surprises’ for Iran. Defense officials say some capabilities may emerge within months. Read more
The startup nation you’ve never heard of: Inside Iran’s hidden tech industry. Cut off from global markets and venture capital, Tehran’s startups have built a parallel digital economy. Read more
Base44 founder Maor Shlomo set to receive $90 million in cash after hitting milestones with Wix. The compensation, tied to acquisition targets, underscores Base44’s central role in Wix’s expansion beyond website building. Read more
Maersk could re-enter race for Zim if Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2 billion deal unravels. Danish shipping giant is said to be preparing a contingency plan as regulators review the Hapag-Lloyd-FIMI acquisition of the Israeli carrier. Read more
The Israeli paradox: While the world flees the Middle East, Israelis fight for a plane ticket to war. As Gulf elites scramble for private jets, Israel races to bring 150,000 citizens back into a missile zone. Read more
Reclaim Security raises $20 million Series A to automate cyber remediation. The Israeli startup aims to close the growing gap between AI-powered attackers and slow manual patching. Read more
Cyber billionaire Shlomo Kramer purchases $32 million Tel Aviv duplex. The entrepreneur is paying about $48,000 per square meter for the 580-square-meter boutique luxury duplex in Neve Tzedek. Read more
Fig Security raises $30 million Series A to strengthen cyber resilience infrastructure. The Israeli startup founded by former Siemplify executives targets operational gaps in SOC infrastructure. Read more
“Israel’s technological capabilities are the reason it is working shoulder to shoulder with the US.” Amid the second war with Iran, Israeli high-tech firms continue operations and impress global investors, highlighting the country’s resilience and innovation. Read more
Israeli Air Force strikes secretive nuclear site near Tehran. Military says partially underground facility housed scientists developing capabilities required for nuclear weapons; more than 4,000 bombs dropped in four days of fighting. Read more
Palo Alto Networks: Iran’s internet blackout is reshaping the cyber battlefield. Threat analysts say degraded connectivity may hinder state attacks even as hacktivist groups escalate disruption. Read more
“The positive scenario is regime change in Iran and a short war.” Israeli markets rally on hopes of strategic transformation despite global declines. Read more
ServiceNow buys Traceloop in $60-$80 million deal, its third Israeli acquisition in under three months. The deal follows ServiceNow’s recent Israeli acquisitions of Armis Security and Pyramid Analytics. Read more
After $2 billion buyout, Verint lays off hundreds as private equity era begins. Job cuts follow Thoma Bravo’s acquisition and leadership overhaul as the company integrates with Calabrio. Read more
IDF drops 3,000 munitions in three days against Iran, five times last June’s rate. Early achievements disrupt Iranian military-industrial capacity, halving ammunition stockpiles. Read more
Hacked Tehran traffic cameras fed Israeli intelligence before strike on Khamenei. Financial Times reporting details years of covert surveillance that preceded the assassination. Read more
Mapping Iran’s hacking threats. From espionage to destructive wipers, a network of state-aligned actors expands the cyber front of the current crisis. Read more
